08 Unit 1 Scientists （单元测试）英语沪外版2020选择性必修第二册

Unit 1 Scientists单元测试 Name: Class: 1、 用单词的适当形式完成短文 Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. The Bennets had made plans to dine with the Lucases. And during the main part of the day Miss Lucas was kind enough to spend a lot of time listening sympathetically to Mr. Collins. Elizabeth made sure to thank her, but Charlotte assured her friend that she was happy to be useful, and (1)____________ this was worth the little sacrifice of her time. This was very kind, but Charlotte’s kindness went further than Elizabeth (2)____________ imagine. Charlotte’s purpose was nothing less than to prevent Mr Collins from proposing marriage again to Elizabeth, by encouraging him to proposing marriage to (3)____________. Miss Lucas would have felt almost certain of her plan’s success if Mr Collins did not plan to leave so very soon. But here she underestimated him, because the very next morning he rushed to Lucas Lodge to swear his love to her. In as short (4)__________ time as Mr. Collins long speeches would allow, Miss Lucas accepted his proposal of marriage, and everything was settled down between them. Charlotte did not think highly of men, but marriage (5)__________(always be) her only goal. It might not always bring happiness, but it was the only way (6)__________ a well-educated young woman who was not rich could live a secure and prosperous life. What she liked the least about the arrangement was the surprise (7)__________ would give to Elizabeth Bennet, (8)____________ friendship she valued beyond that of any other person. In a private meeting with Elizabeth, she told her of the news. Elizabeth was so astonished that she could not help but (9)____________(cry) out: “Engaged to Mr. Collins! My dear Charlotte-that’s impossib